Sausage & potato stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	slice	Canadian bacon
1		Carrot; finely chopped
1		Celery stalk; finely chopped
1		Onion; finely chopped
1		Garlic clove; minced
8		Fresh basil leaves
28	ounces	Tomatoes, plum; canned
6		Potatoes; cubed
1	pounds	Italian turkey sausage
		; (cut into 2\" pieces)
		Salt
		Pepper
		Fresh parsley or basil garnish

Directions

Fry bacon in a large non-stick saucepan until crisp. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic and basil. Saute in pan drippings (or use braise/deglaze method) until onion is lightly browned. Add tomatoes, potatoes and sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, adding water for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste . May also add cubed zucchini, yellow squash, or more potatoes. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley or more basil. For Crockpot: After browning step, put in crockpot with remaining ingredients and cook for 8 or 9 hours. Serve with a crusty bread.